Six Tuscan Top Sellers
Rated 92-94-96-97-99 points
All On Sale from $19.99/bottle
Today's email includes six Tuscan reds, all with excellent reviews, all on sale, and all top selling wines of the year. The blockbuster 2016 ORENO, rated 99 points, is an exceptional example of Super Tuscan wine, made from Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Petit Verdot. The 97 point 2015 Fontalloro, made of 100% Sangiovese, 'is a landmark achievement' from the organic Fèlsina estate. In a classic Brunello di Montalcino, we are offering La Colombina 2012, combining 'power and elegance' for just $39.99. Another Super Tuscan, Campaccio, is a perennial champ and crowd pleaser for just $29.99 and the 2015 just arrived. Next up, we can't talk Tuscany without including Chianti Classico : the Rocca delle Macie 2015 Chianti Riserva is a big bold expression for $24.99. And our #1 selling Italian wine of the year... MONSANTO Chianti Riserva is 'full-bodied and beautiful' and just $19.99 per bottle!!!
Cheers! the Murray family
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RATED 99 JAMES SUCKLING : 'Gorgeous floral and deep, dark berry aromas with hints of spices such as cinnamon and hazelnuts. Full body and ultra-fine and strong tannins that are powerful yet so sleek and beautiful. Fantastic length and texture. Deep, dark and profound. Takes you on a long journey and shows you its true character.' |
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RATED 97 WINE ADVOCATE : 'The 2015 Fontalloro is a landmark achievement. The bouquet strikes out with immediate complexity. It dangles aromas of black cherry, spice, tar, forest floor, wild rose and campfire ash in front of your nose with seductive allure. The unified presentation and delivery of all those aromas is profound and impressive. This edition of Fontalloro is exceptionally smooth and silky in texture and this is surely linked to the ripe, soft and finely textured fruit produced in this vintage. This is a pure expression of Sangiovese that is aged in barrique for up to 22 months.'
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| RATED 94 WINE SPECTATOR : 'This red combines power and elegance, with bright acidity and dense tannins. Cherry and plum fruit are accented by leather, tobacco and mineral as this glides to a lingering conclusion. Shows fine balance, with a tealike finish. Best from 2020 - 2035. 1,200 cases made.' |
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RATED 92 WINE ADVOCATE : 'Terrabianca's 2015 Campaccio is a blend of Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. This vintage puts the identifying qualities of all varieties on immediate display. This is one of the nicest things to admire in this Tuscan red blend. You get the powerful aromas of black cherry and chocolate that are associated with Cabernet Sauvignon, with some notes that are green or medicinal. At the same time, you can taste that zesty and acidic freshness of the Sangiovese. Merlot adds rich softness. These grapes complement each other very well in the 2015 vintage that provided ample heat for easy and balanced ripeness.' |
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| RATED 94 WINE SPECTATOR : 'A dark version of Chianti Riserva, featuring intense flavors of blackberry, black cherry, spice and tar up against a wall of tannins. All the elements are here, and it will be interesting to see how this plays out. Terrific length. Best from 2023 through 2040.' Decant one hour before serving with pasta dishes with red sauces, grilled white or red meats, wood fire pizza or with cheeses and salumi. |
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RATED 96 JAMES SUCKLING : 'Aromas of plums, cherries and hints of green olives. White truffles and deep earth, too. Full-bodied, so layered and beautiful with a fabulous texture and ripe tannins. It is so pure and minimalist in the end, showing the effect of traditional, hands-off winemaking. Don’t miss this. Decant before serving. One for the cellar. Drink or hold.' |
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